Operative treatment of fragility fractures of the pelvis: a critical analysis of 140 patients.

Background: Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) are a clinical entity with an increasing frequency. Indications for and type of surgical treatment are still a matter of debate.

Purpose: This retrospective study presents and critically analyses the results of operative treatment of 140 patients with FFP.

Correction: Operative treatment of fragility fractures of the pelvis is connected with lower mortality. A single institution experience.

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Trans-sacral bar osteosynthesis provides low mortality and high mobility in patients with fragility fractures of the pelvis.

Operative treatment of osteoporosis-associated fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) and the sacrum is advocated with immobilizing or longstanding pain, fracture progression and displacement. We analyzed clinical outcomes regarding mobility, quality of life, and mortality of patients with FFP treated with trans-sacral bar (TB) osteosynthesis through S1. Demographics, clinical data, and operation-related data of patients with an FFP treated with TB were acquired from chart review.

Operative treatment of fragility fractures of the pelvis is connected with lower mortality. A single institution experience.

Background: Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) represent an increasing clinical entity. Until today, there are no guidelines for treatment of FFP. In our center, recommendation for operative treatment was given to all patients, who suffered an FFP type III and IV and to patients with an FFP type IIwith unsuccessful non-operative treatment.